Haha, when I was in Stockholm with my mum we talked about it feeling continental, feeling gamla stan especially was a bit like Lübeck or even Prague but with less beer. 😅
I think both cities are just great, but in your very well presented video you still just scratched the surface of the two cities, the mainstream tourist places.
@@asenseoftravel Rick Steves also just focuses on the touristy spots and what you see on postcards. I would probably draw some inspiration from channels such as: Attache, here on youtube. :)
I'm loving this sort of format for a travel video. It's a totally unique take and I've been listening to a bunch of these in the background while working
Nice comparison and video! As for the general architecture, there’s a fundamental difference depending on historical influences. Stockholm is certainly built to withstand a colder climate but has also different influences than Copenhagen. If you visit Malmö or Lund (once a part of Denmark) close to Copenhagen, you’ll find much more similarities in building structures and overall design. The old preserved 18 century wooden small houses found in Södermalm and some other parts of central Stockholm is much more a traditional Swedish style with its distinctive red colour found everywhere north of the region of Skåne. I’m a Stockholm native but appreciate the different vibe of Copenhagen. It’s vibe-wise a bit like comparing Hamburg and Amsterdam, or?
I could certainly see that! Thanks for the insights on those historical influences - I think a few others have alluded to this too that Copenhagen overall has a bit of a “continental vibe.” A solid blend between Scandinavia and Central Europe
Love Stockholm been there several times, especially the magnificent subway stations. But nothing beats my hometown of Copenhagen, i can get homesick just travelling 15-20min. out of CPH. All the best from Denmark ❤
As a Dane if I may say something constructively critical. The Swedes could learn to cook a little better. 😂 Love my brothers and sisters in Sweden and Norway. 🇩🇰🇸🇪🇳🇴
Born and raised in Stockholm, love the city, but there's a reason why I moved to the far south 15 years ago (not the weather/temp). I don't think I'd enjoy living in Copenhagen, but it's a nice place to visit
1:46 Copenhagen city having fewer people within the city limits is also due to Frederiksberg being an independent city although it's part of urban Copenhagen in every sense. Stockholm has the same with Solna and Sundby Berg, although these areas are much more suburbian than Frederiksberg is.
Yeah, I try to lean on metro area statistics more so than just the city limits for this reason. We have the same problem in the US, because city boundaries are so arbitrary. Where I live in Washington, DC, the city limits are quite small and we have about 700k people, but it anchors a metro area of 6 million
You forgot about our brothers and sisters from Greenland, Faroe Islands and Åland in the Nordic countries 😮 By the way, smørrebrød is not an open sandwich, its just smørrebrød. Like a burger is not a closed smørrebrød 😂
It depends on your needs, Copenhagen might be more “fun” if you like drinking and partying, and the art and culture scene is better. Stockholm is healthier, more physically active and you’re surrounded by wild forests. People are nice too, it’s just a different vibe. There’s more entrepreneurship, more fashion, and more of a competitive spirit - the famous Swedish pop music industry is an example of that, and some of us feel more at home in this environment.
@@coffeehouse1126 i think that Stockholmers are more snobbish. I disagree about the fashion bit. There are alot of design and fasion brands from Copenhagen and the street scene is more varied. Copenhagen os also more continental and the food scene is way better. There are 3 3-star michelin restaurants in Copenhagen and more stars than many cities with multiple times as many people. Copenhagen also has less crime, murder rate and «no go zones». It is easier to travel to the rest of the world and Europe from CPH. The art and culture scene in CPH is definitally worse than in Stockholm if not better and more diverse. Stockholmers might be more physically active, but so what. Thats a personal choice and you will find people like this in CPH too if thats your crowd. CPH is just more diverse and chill.
@@andywessel even though I love Copenhagen, it’s one of my favorite cities, what you wrote is simply untrue. CPH is beautiful in its own way, but fashion doesn’t compare, you can’t be more chill, which Danish culture is, and also more uptight design-wise about clothing with a world-wide reputation, like Sweden and more specifically Stockholm is. Why not simply appreciate the differences? Sometimes I do prefer the chill vibes of CPH, it’s ok to acknowledge it. The no-go zones comment simply tells me you don’t travel, perhaps your knowledge comes from youtube videos? Stockholm is stunning city, I have never felt safer and have yet to find an ugly neighborhood.
As an example, Rinkeby, one of the “worse” and so called no-go zones neighborhoods in Stockholm is pristine clean, very lively and very safe, been there many times visiting friends. Just gotta travel brother and don’t believe everything you see on the internet
Interesting analysis. To me Stockholm feels grander, mostly owing to the topography. The fact different points in the city offer sweeping vistas of the cityscape, allows you to experience the city in a way that just isn't possible in Copenhagen. And a big part of Stockholm's appeal is not the city itself but the archipelago and the stunning nature surrounding the city, the way you can leave the city and be transported to forests and pristine lakes in under an hour. Copenhagen on the other hand feels much more continental and connected, with most of Denmark even outside the city feeling urbanised. The city itself is equally beautiful but experienced very differently because you're always in the city, never overlooking the city. Which to me translates as less grand in a way, if that makes any sense.
@@johanswede8200 I agree. The music underscoring the hot dog section was like something out of a Harry Potter film. Quite intrusive. Extremely good, informative video apart from that, though.
As a Stockholmer, I'd say Copenhagen definitely has that continental vibe. As it should.
Haha, when I was in Stockholm with my mum we talked about it feeling continental, feeling gamla stan especially was a bit like Lübeck or even Prague but with less beer. 😅
That was one of the first things I noticed about Copenhagen as well
I think both cities are just great, but in your very well presented video you still just scratched the surface of the two cities, the mainstream tourist places.
Indeed! I would love to do more of a "Rick Steves" style deep dive one day.
@@asenseoftravel Rick Steves also just focuses on the touristy spots and what you see on postcards. I would probably draw some inspiration from channels such as: Attache, here on youtube. :)
I'm loving this sort of format for a travel video. It's a totally unique take and I've been listening to a bunch of these in the background while working
That’s awesome, I’m really glad you’re enjoying them!
Thanks for another great vid Mike
Nice comparison and video! As for the general architecture, there’s a fundamental difference depending on historical influences. Stockholm is certainly built to withstand a colder climate but has also different influences than Copenhagen. If you visit Malmö or Lund (once a part of Denmark) close to Copenhagen, you’ll find much more similarities in building structures and overall design. The old preserved 18 century wooden small houses found in Södermalm and some other parts of central Stockholm is much more a traditional Swedish style with its distinctive red colour found everywhere north of the region of Skåne.
I’m a Stockholm native but appreciate the different vibe of Copenhagen. It’s vibe-wise a bit like comparing Hamburg and Amsterdam, or?
I could certainly see that! Thanks for the insights on those historical influences - I think a few others have alluded to this too that Copenhagen overall has a bit of a “continental vibe.” A solid blend between Scandinavia and Central Europe
Love Stockholm been there several times, especially the magnificent subway stations. But nothing beats my hometown of Copenhagen, i can get homesick just travelling 15-20min. out of CPH. All the best from Denmark ❤
Those subway tunnels in Stockholm are just stunning!
We really need to increase your reach somehow. I love your videos!
I've thought about billboards, or maybe even a blimp on Pensacola Beach!
Fantastic angle. Very enjoyable to view. :) --- As someone with Swedish heritage, I predict Stockholm will be my happy place once I get myself there.
Thank you! And I predict it will also! It's such a green, comfortable, and clean city
Man, I just love your videos! So calming.. would love to see a wikitravel/Rick Steve style deep dives into different destinations
I’d really love to return to some of the places I’ve been to do some deeper dives as well - an “off the beaten path” series or something like that
Big hugs to our Swedish siblings from Denmark.
As a Dane if I may say something constructively critical. The Swedes could learn to cook a little better. 😂 Love my brothers and sisters in Sweden and Norway. 🇩🇰🇸🇪🇳🇴
@@Major42 banana on pizza 😆
Banana on pizza 😂
I havent seen comparative videos on the "vibes" and senses of cities. It's an interesting concept.
I agree! Especially from a touristic perspective, I feel like there's so nuance to every city and country that goes far beyond the landmarks.
Born and raised in Stockholm, love the city, but there's a reason why I moved to the far south 15 years ago (not the weather/temp). I don't think I'd enjoy living in Copenhagen, but it's a nice place to visit
no fucking way stockholm can top the danish hotdog because thats the most superior hotdog in the world
Never had the danish hotdog, but I can tell you the Stockholm hotdog is disgusting
I’m quite curious, what’s on a Swedish hotdog?
@@asenseoftravel pretty sure its shrimp and mashed potato
1:46 Copenhagen city having fewer people within the city limits is also due to Frederiksberg being an independent city although it's part of urban Copenhagen in every sense. Stockholm has the same with Solna and Sundby Berg, although these areas are much more suburbian than Frederiksberg is.
Yeah, I try to lean on metro area statistics more so than just the city limits for this reason. We have the same problem in the US, because city boundaries are so arbitrary. Where I live in Washington, DC, the city limits are quite small and we have about 700k people, but it anchors a metro area of 6 million
You forgot about our brothers and sisters from Greenland, Faroe Islands and Åland in the Nordic countries 😮
By the way, smørrebrød is not an open sandwich, its just smørrebrød. Like a burger is not a closed smørrebrød 😂
I think this poses an even larger debate: is a burger a sandwich?
Stockholm is beautiful, but Copenhagen is more fun, liberal and people are nicer and more chill. Copenhagen any day..
It depends on your needs, Copenhagen might be more “fun” if you like drinking and partying, and the art and culture scene is better. Stockholm is healthier, more physically active and you’re surrounded by wild forests. People are nice too, it’s just a different vibe. There’s more entrepreneurship, more fashion, and more of a competitive spirit - the famous Swedish pop music industry is an example of that, and some of us feel more at home in this environment.
@@coffeehouse1126 i think that Stockholmers are more snobbish. I disagree about the fashion bit. There are alot of design and fasion brands from Copenhagen and the street scene is more varied. Copenhagen os also more continental and the food scene is way better. There are 3 3-star michelin restaurants in Copenhagen and more stars than many cities with multiple times as many people. Copenhagen also has less crime, murder rate and «no go zones». It is easier to travel to the rest of the world and Europe from CPH. The art and culture scene in CPH is definitally worse than in Stockholm if not better and more diverse. Stockholmers might be more physically active, but so what. Thats a personal choice and you will find people like this in CPH too if thats your crowd. CPH is just more diverse and chill.
@@andywessel even though I love Copenhagen, it’s one of my favorite cities, what you wrote is simply untrue. CPH is beautiful in its own way, but fashion doesn’t compare, you can’t be more chill, which Danish culture is, and also more uptight design-wise about clothing with a world-wide reputation, like Sweden and more specifically Stockholm is. Why not simply appreciate the differences? Sometimes I do prefer the chill vibes of CPH, it’s ok to acknowledge it. The no-go zones comment simply tells me you don’t travel, perhaps your knowledge comes from youtube videos? Stockholm is stunning city, I have never felt safer and have yet to find an ugly neighborhood.
As an example, Rinkeby, one of the “worse” and so called no-go zones neighborhoods in Stockholm is pristine clean, very lively and very safe, been there many times visiting friends. Just gotta travel brother and don’t believe everything you see on the internet
Interesting analysis. To me Stockholm feels grander, mostly owing to the topography. The fact different points in the city offer sweeping vistas of the cityscape, allows you to experience the city in a way that just isn't possible in Copenhagen. And a big part of Stockholm's appeal is not the city itself but the archipelago and the stunning nature surrounding the city, the way you can leave the city and be transported to forests and pristine lakes in under an hour. Copenhagen on the other hand feels much more continental and connected, with most of Denmark even outside the city feeling urbanised. The city itself is equally beautiful but experienced very differently because you're always in the city, never overlooking the city. Which to me translates as less grand in a way, if that makes any sense.
yes and no. Sweden puts banana on pizza. That alone should ban Sweden form all consideration for every glory, forever.
@@fex144 I learned this the hardway, I lost my appetite for a week.
Yeah I have to agree that the banana on pizza thing is rough…but Stockholm is pretty fantastic outside of that haha
Jag säger som Ernst Hugo Järegård. DANSKJÄVLAR 😉😊
Sweden has fika, Denmark has hygge.
continental vs nordic
Yep!
Skip the music, please. It is just irritating. Trust yourself.
@@johanswede8200 I agree. The music underscoring the hot dog section was like something out of a Harry Potter film. Quite intrusive. Extremely good, informative video apart from that, though.
Stockholm will be nice If there was not so many swede's ::).
Frankly there are most Syrians and Somalis nowadays
@@Togangehver14dag They live outside...in suburbs.
In English please pronounce as: CopenHAGEN ...... (not COPENhagen) 😊😊
@@PrebenH.Andersen tomato-tomato
3:51 Børsen sadly burnt to the ground in april, but will be rebuilt
I saw that :( I hope it’s restored accurately and not replaced with something modern
😮